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Silence over Kosovo’s stalled Council of Europe bid as France, Italy dig in their heels
As momentum around Kosovo’s bid to join the Council of Europe stagnates, stakeholders have refused to comment on reports suggesting the process is being hampered by France and Italy, two previously staunch supporters of their accession.
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Digital technologies can propel Europe through its sustainable industrial transformation [Promoted content]
For 177 years, Siemens has been creating technologies to transform the everyday, for everyone. Inspired by this mission, Siemens is passionately committed to being a vital force that can turn the challenges Europe is facing into opportunities – by leveraging and accelerating the green and digital transition to foster EU competitiveness.
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Fico takes de facto control of Slovak parliament’s intelligence oversight committee
Prime Minister Robert Fico's government coalition has de facto seized control of the parliamentary committee overseeing the Slovak Intelligence Service (SIS), traditionally led by the opposition, leading to fears about its impartiality and ability to investigate matters such as the alleged purchase of Pegasus spyware and concerns about bomb threats to schools.
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Amid Israel-Hezbollah strikes, Lebanon says only US can stop fighting
An Israeli airstrike on Beirut killed a senior Hezbollah commander on Tuesday (24 September) as cross-border rocket attacks by both sides increased fears of a full-fledged war in the Middle East and Lebanon said only Washington could help end the fighting.
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47% drop in heat pump sales: new industry boss says European demand is key
Amid a collapse of European heat pump sales, the new chief lobbyist for the industry says he wants to focus on making them more attractive to allow manufacturers to stand up to their competitors from abroad.
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Nuclear supporters focus on positives of new EU Commission
The nuclear industry's initial fears over the nomination of nuclear sceptics Teresa Ribera and Dan Jørgensen to key posts within the next European Commission have started to fade, with the industry now focusing on the positives.
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ICRC urges end to hostilities as Israel-Hezbollah conflict threatens regional spill over
The situation in the Middle East is rapidly deteriorating, with escalating conflict across Gaza, northern Israel, and southern Lebanon. Though not officially termed a war, the intensity suggests a new regional conflict.
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MEPs question appointment of leader for general-purpose AI code of practice
Three influential MEPs are questioning how the European Commission is appointing key positions in drafting guidelines for general-purpose AI (GPAI), on the same day that the EU executive is announcing who will participate in the process.
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New French government questions health provision for migrants
Some ministers in the new government lineup of French Prime Minister Michel Barnier are talking about possibly abolishing the state medical aid for undocumented migrants, which healthcare professionals say would further weaken the French system.
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Opponents of controversial energy investment treaty to go after old agreements
Having pushed the EU out of the controversial Energy Charter Treaty (ECT), pressure groups and MEPs are now aiming for the legacy of over 1,000 bilateral investment agreements signed over decades.
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The Brief – The National Rally prepares the government for the guillotine
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier succeeded in forming a government after long negotiations, but its days are already numbered as all French political parties are preparing for new elections.
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Deutsche Boerse, Nasdaq targeted in EU antitrust probe
Deutsche Boerse and Nasdaq are being investigated as part of an European Union probe into possible antitrust violations in financial derivatives. A spokesperson for Deutsche Boerse said on Tuesday the German stock exchange operator had been searched as part of...
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How are beverage cartons recycled? [Promoted content]
How are beverage cartons recycled and what happens to the fibres afterwards?
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Germany’s Lindner curbs hopes for EU bias in CMU retail investment plans
While EU policymakers step up efforts to convince Europeans to invest more of their savings into European assets rather than abroad, German Finance Minister Christian Lindner said on Tuesday (24 September) that citizens would be well-advised to invest globally.
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China contributes 60% of Russian weapons’ foreign components, says Ukraine
Nearly two-thirds of foreign-made components in Russian weapons are produced in or re-exported from China, a senior Ukrainian official said on Tuesday (24 September).
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Ministers call for delay in pesticide tracking obligations to ease burden on farmers
In a fresh effort to slash red-tape for farmers, at least 17 EU agriculture ministers, led by Poland, want to delay new obligations to electronically track pesticide use.
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Iran ran special cyber op in Sweden last year, local authorities confirm
Iran's security service carried out a special cyber operation against targets in Sweden last year, the country's prosecutor and security services revealed on Tuesday (24 September).
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LIVE NOW! Media Partnership – Smart siting: Unlocking Europe’s Solar and Wind Potential
On 24 September, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) will unveil their new study showing the availability of community and biodiversity friendly land in Europe for achieving renewable energy targets.
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Paris hints at Migration Pact review and Schengen overhaul
France says it is willing to reopen EU negotiations on the Migration Pact and test the limits of the Schengen agreements, new Home Affairs minister Bruno Retailleau announced, following in the footsteps of other member states.
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Ministers criticise Hungarian EU Presidency for downplaying Ukraine
EU ministers criticised the downgrading of Ukraine in Hungary’s agenda of its presidency of the bloc, in a meeting in Brussels on Tuesday (24th September).
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